flightsim

cross-posted from: https://lemmyfly.org/post/273030

As you might understand, running the server costs real money. At the moment this comes down to +- 11,- EUR per month.

I would appreciate it if those who use this server to browse the fediverse would help out in sharing these costs. If every member would help out with a tiny amount, it would already be enough.

I've created an account on opencollective. Money donated will stay on their bank account, I will upload invoices expenses of the hosting provider, domain registrar to the platform so it is fully transparent on where the money is spent.

Thanks a lot for helping out !

https://opencollective.com/lemmyfly

I recently got the Q4XP and discovered Widerøe flies nice domestic routes in Norway. Perfect for a short 50min flight for example. I found widerøevirtual.online - a phpVms based VA. I liked what it offers: an overview of real life flights which you can choose to fly, helps you in creating a simbrief OFP. It seems a bit quiet here though, small group of members (which is nice I think) and you’ll have to wait on manual pirep approval. The VA seems new-ish, lets hope it grows a bit and becomes somewhat more active.

I’m also a member of klm-va.nl which is much more free: you can choose to fly real life scheduled flights (get more points for that) but you can just fly any dep-arr you like in whatever plane - and still get points for it.

I’ve also tried several VA’s based on the vamSys software - the most modern and solid build va-system I think. They’ve got some very active communities, which is also a very nice part of flying with a VA.

I’m wondering what others experiences are with flying on the sim with a virtual airline?

I feel like I've come a long way, but still feel like I have a long way to go before I feel truly good.

Fenix A320 has announced version V2 of their A320. The V2 update is divided into two blocks. Block 1 has released today and includes mostly under the hood improvements to systems, displays, aircraft behaviour and some small improments in the EFB. Block 1 is promised to bring major FPS improvements.

Block 2 is scheduled to launch in September. This will include the IAE variant, updated model and improvements to the current CFM model.

Summary of changes since T-Rudder Mk. IV:

• Re-designed MaRS sensor, same as used in Gunfighter Mk. IV
• More comfortable pedal design
• Same price as T-Rudders Mk. IV ($215 USD)
• No, it does not have toe brakes.

Available in NA and AliExpress stores, with other stores getting availability within the next few weeks.

Fenix simulations, known for their A320 for MSFS, announced a major update to their A320 product, called V2. The update is broken into two pieces: block 1 and block 2.

Block 1 mostly contains "under the hood" optimalizations. Block 2 contains a major update to the model aswell as the addition of the IAE engine variant. Until now, Fenix only has the A320 with the CFM engines.

The V2 update promises great progress on frames. See the image.

Simultaneously, they announced the addition of the A319 and A321 variants by the end of the year.

Block 1 of V2 should be released next week. Block 2 is planned for the end of September.

Stumbling a bit on how to get some animations to work correctly, (gauges and gear doors where the local axis doesn't line up with the global axis). But making some good progress on getting the details modelled in.

Not much detail below besides a reddit link, sorry, but it looks like the STECS is real and coming soon!

Hi guys, VKB HQ shares more details on the modular concept of the STECS Throttle system. Check it out on Reddit here. https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/345xczkzv27.webp Expected availability for US and Canada: August 2023. Exciting times! Until next time, VKB North America

Weather at the time:
METAR EHAM 050855Z 26029G41KT 8000 -RA FEW018 SCT023 13/12 Q1002 TEMPO 4000 RA

Thanks to the Vatsim ATC at Schiphol for making the landing even more exciting!

Airport is SCSM. First contribution after (mostly) moving over from Reddit!

Hey! I'm currently pursuing my Private Pilot License (PPL-A) and have been considering incorporating flight simulation into my study routine.

Has anyone found flight simulation to be a valuable part of their training, and if so, how specifically did you use it?

Thank you in advance for sharing your experiences and insights!

Still an enjoyable flight. Can't wait for more long haulers in MSFS!

AMD Chill limits your FPS basically. You can enable it in Adrenalin.

Wish it could go lower than 30, but it's a quick way to toggle between 60+ fps and 30. Will definitely be using it when I arrive in the cruise phase from now on.

From Reddit:

TL;DR

• Thin client, less to download, faster loading times, helps keep min specs low

• All new physics and aerodynamics engine with much more control for aircraft developers to define aircraft surfaces/geometry to make full use of the flight dynamics.

• Fully simulated hot air balloon physics.

• Massive performance improvements, multi-threaded

• Backwards-compatible (community folder still there)

• Updated systems (electrical, pneumatic, fuel and hydraulic)

• Failure, wear and tear system

• Payload and passenger system overhaul

• Deeper and wider avionics packages

• Enhanced tree diversity

• Improved cliffs

• 3rd tessellated ground materials

• Improved ground details - Screenshot

• Full seasons

• Aurora borealis, tornados, improved storms

• Animals herds and migration

• World live ship traffic

• Accurate live traffic + more real liveries

• Improved vehicle traffic

It's looking pretty good, hope the transition from FS2020 to FS2024 will be a smooth one!

https://www.flightsimulator.com/famous-flyer-6-ford-4-at-trimotor/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4b1V2pJqng